Donovan Clingan

Professional basketball player

American Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth23/02/2004
Age22 years
BirthplaceBristol, Connecticut, United States

Latest News about Donovan Clingan

11/04/2026

Donovan Clingan continued his strong sophomore campaign for the Portland Trail Blazers, reaching a league-leading 35th double-double of the season. In a 112-101 loss to the Spurs, he again showed why the team views him as a foundational center by impacting the game across multiple categories.

07/04/2026

Clingan delivered one of his best performances of the season against Denver on April 6, 2026, finishing with 18 points and 12 rebounds while also hitting 3-of-6 three-pointers. Although Portland lost in overtime, the game highlighted his expanding offensive range and physical presence.

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Physical Stats & More

Height7'2"
Weight280 lbs

Family

Parents
  • Bill Clingan
  • Stacey Porrini Clingan (deceased, died of breast cancer at age 42)
SiblingsOlivia (sister)

Career

High School Achievements
  • Two-time Gatorade Connecticut State Player of the Year
  • Two-time MaxPreps Connecticut High School Player of the Year
  • Three-time Central Connecticut Conference Player of the Year
  • Led team to conference and state championships
College
  • UConn Huskies
  • National Champion 2023 and 2024
  • 2023-24 stats: 13.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.5 BPG
  • Awards: NCAA East Region MOP 2024, Final Four All-Tournament Team 2024, BIG EAST All-Conference Honorable Mention 2024
Professional
  • Portland Trail Blazers (NBA)
  • Draft: 2024 1st round, 7th pick
  • Rookie stats: Led rookies in blocks (110 total, 1.6 BPG)
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team
  • Signed a two-year, $14.01 million contract with the Trail Blazers in July 2024
  • Trail Blazers exercised his $7.52 million team option for the 2026-27 season in October 2025

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mother Stacey was a basketball player at University of Maine
2. Set Bristol Central HS single-game records: 51 points, 31 rebounds
3. Played alongside Adama Sanogo at UConn
4. Known for agility, footwork, and passing ability despite 7'2" height
5. Nickname: Cling Kong
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